Staff at the South African Broadcasting Corporation are set to down tools tomorrow, after wage talks broke down between unions and management. Workers union Bemawu informed members about the strike on Monday that it had given the SABC notice of its intention to strike. Bemawu is demanding a 10% increase, while the broadcaster is offering 4.5%, for the last six months of the financial year 2017/2018. The Communications Workers Union is reported to have also notified management of its plans to strike. It remains to be seen if the SABC will be able to cover the African National Congress' much-anticipated Elective Conference, that will start on Saturday. Part of BoardChairperson Bongumusa Makhathini's statement today says..."As you know, two applications for government guarantee have yielded nothing. Any increased salary offer will plunge the SABC into even deeper financial crisis than we already in". While respecting the right of workers to strike, he has also called on non-striking workers to keep the ship afloat.
For more news, visit: http://www.sabc.co.za/news

Local artists and musicians in South Africa have embraced the SABC's new music quota. The public broadcaster has effected a policy that will ensure that 90% local music is played across its 18 radio stations. CCTV's Yolisa Njamela has more.

published:14 May 2016

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The Beijing-based StarTimes Group is now one of Africa's most important media companies with 1.4 million subscribers across 30 countries. The pay TV company is leading the continent's transition from analog to digital television with some of the world's most affordable cable/satellite TV packages priced as low as $4 per month.
In the burgeoning Digital TV sector, StarTime is far and away the market leader. The company's reach covers 90 of the continent's population powered by 5,000 distributions and 3,000 convenience shops where consumers buy their services and pay monthly bills.
Unlike standard cable and satellite TV bundles in other regions of the world, you won't find CNN or other major Western channels on StarTimes' platform. In addition to dozens of local African channels, there is a wide selection of Chinese news, entertainment and sports programming.
Although StarTimes is technically a private company with no official government affiliation, the pay TV operator is playing a vital role in China's soft power diplomacy agenda in Africa. “There’s a huge ideological element” to StarTimes’ African operations, said Dani Madrid-Morales, a doctoral fellow at the City University of Hong Kong who has researched the company. “It’s a huge effort to get Africans to understand China. Even the selection of TV shows is very carefully done. It’s very specific shows that showcase an urban China, a growing China, a noncontroversial view of China.”
In addition to broadcasting Chinese and African national channels, StarTimes is also producing more of its own content in local languages, including Swahili, from its new production facility in Nairobi.
Dani joins Eric & Cobus to discuss what's behind StarTimes' aggressive expansion in Africa and how the company plays a critical role in China's broader effort to influence African 'hearts & minds.'
Join the discussion? What do you think of the expansion of Chinese TV programming in Africa and the emerging dominance of a foreign-owned pay TV operator across Africa's pay TV sector? Is there any difference between what StarTimes is doing in Africa and the approach taken by the Australian-born, U.S. citizenRupert Murdoch who owns a controlling-stake in the British satellite operator BSkyB? Share your thoughts with us:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject
Twitter: @eolander | @stadenesque | @DMadrid_M

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published:02 Sep 2013

views:8005

Wayne Donnelly, Country Manager - StarLink South Africa, was interviewed live on NewsRoom the most popular news program on SABC on Wednesday, 28th May 2014. (excerpt)

published:04 Jun 2014

views:169

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Each day brings a new struggle in many places around Africa. The situation lived in Malawi is represented in a film titled "M\'Zhoteka." Italian priest Federico Tartaglia spent nine years as a missionary in this country ravaged by AIDS and malaria. Since his return back to Italy he has relentlessly promoted another aspect: the will to keep moving forward. .
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Company

A company is an association or collection of individuals, whether natural persons, legal persons, or a mixture of both. Company members share a common purpose and unite in order to focus their various talents and organize their collectively available skills or resources to achieve specific, declared goals. Companies take various forms such as:

Because companies are legal persons, they also may associate and register themselves as companies – often known as a corporate group. When the company closes it may need a "death certificate" to avoid further legal obligations.

South Africa is a multiethnic society encompassing a wide variety of cultures, languages, and religions. Its pluralistic makeup is reflected in the constitution's recognition of 11 official languages, which is among the highest number of any country in the world. Two of these languages are of European origin: Afrikaans developed from Dutch and serves as the first language of most white and coloured South Africans; English reflects the legacy of British colonialism, and is commonly used in public and commercial life, though it is fourth-ranked as a spoken first language.

South African Broadcasting Corporation

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is the state broadcaster in South Africa, and provides 19 radio stations (AM/FM) as well as 4 television broadcasts to the general public.

It was also known officially in Afrikaans as Suid-Afrikaanse Uitsaaikorporasie (SAUK), but this term is now only used by the SABC when referring to the Corporation in the spoken word on SABC2's Afrikaans TV news and on the Afrikaans radio station Radio Sonder Grense. However, the Afrikaans newscasts on SABC2 use "SABC Nuus" instead of "SAUK Nuus". The term is still used by other Afrikaans language media.

Opposition politicians and civil society have often levelled criticism at the SABC, accusing it of being mouthpiece for the ruling African National Congress, a charge that the broadcaster also faced under the previous Nationalist government under apartheid.

Company history

Early years

Radio broadcasting began in South Africa in 1923, under the auspices of South African Railways, before three radio services were licensed, the Association of Scientific and Technical Societies (AS&TS) in Johannesburg, the Cape Peninsular Publicity Asociation in Cape Town and the Durban Corporation, which began broadcasting in 1924.

Question Time: CWU, BEMAWU vs SABC, 13 December 2017

Staff at the South African Broadcasting Corporation are set to down tools tomorrow, after wage talks broke down between unions and management. Workers union Bemawu informed members about the strike on Monday that it had given the SABC notice of its intention to strike. Bemawu is demanding a 10% increase, while the broadcaster is offering 4.5%, for the last six months of the financial year 2017/2018. The Communications Workers Union is reported to have also notified management of its plans to strike. It remains to be seen if the SABC will be able to cover the African National Congress' much-anticipated Elective Conference, that will start on Saturday. Part of BoardChairperson Bongumusa Makhathini's statement today says..."As you know, two applications for government guarantee have yielded nothing. Any increased salary offer will plunge the SABC into even deeper financial crisis than we already in". While respecting the right of workers to strike, he has also called on non-striking workers to keep the ship afloat.
For more news, visit: http://www.sabc.co.za/news

Rhodesian Broadcasting Corporation 1970

8pm news

2:39

South Africa's SABC radio introduces 90% local music quota

South Africa's SABC radio introduces 90% local music quota

South Africa's SABC radio introduces 90% local music quota

Local artists and musicians in South Africa have embraced the SABC's new music quota. The public broadcaster has effected a policy that will ensure that 90% local music is played across its 18 radio stations. CCTV's Yolisa Njamela has more.

34:19

China's StarTimes is now one of Africa's most important media companies

China's StarTimes is now one of Africa's most important media companies

China's StarTimes is now one of Africa's most important media companies

The Beijing-based StarTimes Group is now one of Africa's most important media companies with 1.4 million subscribers across 30 countries. The pay TV company is leading the continent's transition from analog to digital television with some of the world's most affordable cable/satellite TV packages priced as low as $4 per month.
In the burgeoning Digital TV sector, StarTime is far and away the market leader. The company's reach covers 90 of the continent's population powered by 5,000 distributions and 3,000 convenience shops where consumers buy their services and pay monthly bills.
Unlike standard cable and satellite TV bundles in other regions of the world, you won't find CNN or other major Western channels on StarTimes' platform. In addition to dozens of local African channels, there is a wide selection of Chinese news, entertainment and sports programming.
Although StarTimes is technically a private company with no official government affiliation, the pay TV operator is playing a vital role in China's soft power diplomacy agenda in Africa. “There’s a huge ideological element” to StarTimes’ African operations, said Dani Madrid-Morales, a doctoral fellow at the City University of Hong Kong who has researched the company. “It’s a huge effort to get Africans to understand China. Even the selection of TV shows is very carefully done. It’s very specific shows that showcase an urban China, a growing China, a noncontroversial view of China.”
In addition to broadcasting Chinese and African national channels, StarTimes is also producing more of its own content in local languages, including Swahili, from its new production facility in Nairobi.
Dani joins Eric & Cobus to discuss what's behind StarTimes' aggressive expansion in Africa and how the company plays a critical role in China's broader effort to influence African 'hearts & minds.'
Join the discussion? What do you think of the expansion of Chinese TV programming in Africa and the emerging dominance of a foreign-owned pay TV operator across Africa's pay TV sector? Is there any difference between what StarTimes is doing in Africa and the approach taken by the Australian-born, U.S. citizenRupert Murdoch who owns a controlling-stake in the British satellite operator BSkyB? Share your thoughts with us:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject
Twitter: @eolander | @stadenesque | @DMadrid_M

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11:02

StarLink live on South Africa National Broadcasting Company

StarLink live on South Africa National Broadcasting Company

StarLink live on South Africa National Broadcasting Company

Wayne Donnelly, Country Manager - StarLink South Africa, was interviewed live on NewsRoom the most popular news program on SABC on Wednesday, 28th May 2014. (excerpt)

2:36

Catholic missionary produces film to keep African children in school

Catholic missionary produces film to keep African children in school

Catholic missionary produces film to keep African children in school

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Each day brings a new struggle in many places around Africa. The situation lived in Malawi is represented in a film titled "M\'Zhoteka." Italian priest Federico Tartaglia spent nine years as a missionary in this country ravaged by AIDS and malaria. Since his return back to Italy he has relentlessly promoted another aspect: the will to keep moving forward. .
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7:51

South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa talks to NBC - NBC

South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa talks to NBC - NBC

South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa talks to NBC - NBC

5:12

First-ever concrete Sleeper Plant in West Africa inaugurated in Ghana

First-ever concrete Sleeper Plant in West Africa inaugurated in Ghana

First-ever concrete Sleeper Plant in West Africa inaugurated in Ghana

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has cut the tape for the commencement of work for the first-ever ConcreteSleeper Plant in West Africa. The 80-million dollar Concrete Sleeper Plant can cast 416 moulds of sleepers a day. Vice President Dr. Bawumia said the plant which will save the country about 27-million dollars in foreign exchange annually will drive the government's railway sector development agenda which is already taking shape.

Question Time: CWU, BEMAWU vs SABC, 13 December 2017

Staff at the South African Broadcasting Corporation are set to down tools tomorrow, after wage talks broke down between unions and management. Workers union Bemawu informed members about the strike on Monday that it had given the SABC notice of its intention to strike. Bemawu is demanding a 10% increase, while the broadcaster is offering 4.5%, for the last six months of the financial year 2017/2018. The Communications Workers Union is reported to have also notified management of its plans to strike. It remains to be seen if the SABC will be able to cover the African National Congress' much-anticipated Elective Conference, that will start on Saturday. Part of BoardChairperson Bongumusa Makhathini's statement today says..."As you know, two applications for government guarantee have yielded ...

Rhodesian Broadcasting Corporation 1970

8pm news

published: 24 Nov 2012

South Africa's SABC radio introduces 90% local music quota

Local artists and musicians in South Africa have embraced the SABC's new music quota. The public broadcaster has effected a policy that will ensure that 90% local music is played across its 18 radio stations. CCTV's Yolisa Njamela has more.

published: 14 May 2016

China's StarTimes is now one of Africa's most important media companies

The Beijing-based StarTimes Group is now one of Africa's most important media companies with 1.4 million subscribers across 30 countries. The pay TV company is leading the continent's transition from analog to digital television with some of the world's most affordable cable/satellite TV packages priced as low as $4 per month.
In the burgeoning Digital TV sector, StarTime is far and away the market leader. The company's reach covers 90 of the continent's population powered by 5,000 distributions and 3,000 convenience shops where consumers buy their services and pay monthly bills.
Unlike standard cable and satellite TV bundles in other regions of the world, you won't find CNN or other major Western channels on StarTimes' platform. In addition to dozens of local African channels, the...

Ideas Lab Promo

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published: 02 Sep 2013

StarLink live on South Africa National Broadcasting Company

Wayne Donnelly, Country Manager - StarLink South Africa, was interviewed live on NewsRoom the most popular news program on SABC on Wednesday, 28th May 2014. (excerpt)

published: 04 Jun 2014

Catholic missionary produces film to keep African children in school

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Each day brings a new struggle in many places around Africa. The situation lived in Malawi is represented in a film titled "M\'Zhoteka." Italian priest Federico Tartaglia spent nine years as a missionary in this country ravaged by AIDS and malaria. Since his return back to Italy he has relentlessly promoted another aspect: the will to keep moving forward. .
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published: 08 Nov 2013

South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa talks to NBC - NBC

published: 02 Mar 2018

First-ever concrete Sleeper Plant in West Africa inaugurated in Ghana

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has cut the tape for the commencement of work for the first-ever ConcreteSleeper Plant in West Africa. The 80-million dollar Concrete Sleeper Plant can cast 416 moulds of sleepers a day. Vice President Dr. Bawumia said the plant which will save the country about 27-million dollars in foreign exchange annually will drive the government's railway sector development agenda which is already taking shape.

Staff at the South African Broadcasting Corporation are set to down tools tomorrow, after wage talks broke down between unions and management. Workers union Bemawu informed members about the strike on Monday that it had given the SABC notice of its intention to strike. Bemawu is demanding a 10% increase, while the broadcaster is offering 4.5%, for the last six months of the financial year 2017/2018. The Communications Workers Union is reported to have also notified management of its plans to strike. It remains to be seen if the SABC will be able to cover the African National Congress' much-anticipated Elective Conference, that will start on Saturday. Part of BoardChairperson Bongumusa Makhathini's statement today says..."As you know, two applications for government guarantee have yielded nothing. Any increased salary offer will plunge the SABC into even deeper financial crisis than we already in". While respecting the right of workers to strike, he has also called on non-striking workers to keep the ship afloat.
For more news, visit: http://www.sabc.co.za/news

Staff at the South African Broadcasting Corporation are set to down tools tomorrow, after wage talks broke down between unions and management. Workers union Bemawu informed members about the strike on Monday that it had given the SABC notice of its intention to strike. Bemawu is demanding a 10% increase, while the broadcaster is offering 4.5%, for the last six months of the financial year 2017/2018. The Communications Workers Union is reported to have also notified management of its plans to strike. It remains to be seen if the SABC will be able to cover the African National Congress' much-anticipated Elective Conference, that will start on Saturday. Part of BoardChairperson Bongumusa Makhathini's statement today says..."As you know, two applications for government guarantee have yielded nothing. Any increased salary offer will plunge the SABC into even deeper financial crisis than we already in". While respecting the right of workers to strike, he has also called on non-striking workers to keep the ship afloat.
For more news, visit: http://www.sabc.co.za/news

South Africa's SABC radio introduces 90% local music quota

Local artists and musicians in South Africa have embraced the SABC's new music quota. The public broadcaster has effected a policy that will ensure that 90% lo...

Local artists and musicians in South Africa have embraced the SABC's new music quota. The public broadcaster has effected a policy that will ensure that 90% local music is played across its 18 radio stations. CCTV's Yolisa Njamela has more.

Local artists and musicians in South Africa have embraced the SABC's new music quota. The public broadcaster has effected a policy that will ensure that 90% local music is played across its 18 radio stations. CCTV's Yolisa Njamela has more.

published:14 May 2016

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China's StarTimes is now one of Africa's most important media companies

The Beijing-based StarTimes Group is now one of Africa's most important media companies with 1.4 million subscribers across 30 countries. The pay TV company is ...

The Beijing-based StarTimes Group is now one of Africa's most important media companies with 1.4 million subscribers across 30 countries. The pay TV company is leading the continent's transition from analog to digital television with some of the world's most affordable cable/satellite TV packages priced as low as $4 per month.
In the burgeoning Digital TV sector, StarTime is far and away the market leader. The company's reach covers 90 of the continent's population powered by 5,000 distributions and 3,000 convenience shops where consumers buy their services and pay monthly bills.
Unlike standard cable and satellite TV bundles in other regions of the world, you won't find CNN or other major Western channels on StarTimes' platform. In addition to dozens of local African channels, there is a wide selection of Chinese news, entertainment and sports programming.
Although StarTimes is technically a private company with no official government affiliation, the pay TV operator is playing a vital role in China's soft power diplomacy agenda in Africa. “There’s a huge ideological element” to StarTimes’ African operations, said Dani Madrid-Morales, a doctoral fellow at the City University of Hong Kong who has researched the company. “It’s a huge effort to get Africans to understand China. Even the selection of TV shows is very carefully done. It’s very specific shows that showcase an urban China, a growing China, a noncontroversial view of China.”
In addition to broadcasting Chinese and African national channels, StarTimes is also producing more of its own content in local languages, including Swahili, from its new production facility in Nairobi.
Dani joins Eric & Cobus to discuss what's behind StarTimes' aggressive expansion in Africa and how the company plays a critical role in China's broader effort to influence African 'hearts & minds.'
Join the discussion? What do you think of the expansion of Chinese TV programming in Africa and the emerging dominance of a foreign-owned pay TV operator across Africa's pay TV sector? Is there any difference between what StarTimes is doing in Africa and the approach taken by the Australian-born, U.S. citizenRupert Murdoch who owns a controlling-stake in the British satellite operator BSkyB? Share your thoughts with us:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject
Twitter: @eolander | @stadenesque | @DMadrid_M

The Beijing-based StarTimes Group is now one of Africa's most important media companies with 1.4 million subscribers across 30 countries. The pay TV company is leading the continent's transition from analog to digital television with some of the world's most affordable cable/satellite TV packages priced as low as $4 per month.
In the burgeoning Digital TV sector, StarTime is far and away the market leader. The company's reach covers 90 of the continent's population powered by 5,000 distributions and 3,000 convenience shops where consumers buy their services and pay monthly bills.
Unlike standard cable and satellite TV bundles in other regions of the world, you won't find CNN or other major Western channels on StarTimes' platform. In addition to dozens of local African channels, there is a wide selection of Chinese news, entertainment and sports programming.
Although StarTimes is technically a private company with no official government affiliation, the pay TV operator is playing a vital role in China's soft power diplomacy agenda in Africa. “There’s a huge ideological element” to StarTimes’ African operations, said Dani Madrid-Morales, a doctoral fellow at the City University of Hong Kong who has researched the company. “It’s a huge effort to get Africans to understand China. Even the selection of TV shows is very carefully done. It’s very specific shows that showcase an urban China, a growing China, a noncontroversial view of China.”
In addition to broadcasting Chinese and African national channels, StarTimes is also producing more of its own content in local languages, including Swahili, from its new production facility in Nairobi.
Dani joins Eric & Cobus to discuss what's behind StarTimes' aggressive expansion in Africa and how the company plays a critical role in China's broader effort to influence African 'hearts & minds.'
Join the discussion? What do you think of the expansion of Chinese TV programming in Africa and the emerging dominance of a foreign-owned pay TV operator across Africa's pay TV sector? Is there any difference between what StarTimes is doing in Africa and the approach taken by the Australian-born, U.S. citizenRupert Murdoch who owns a controlling-stake in the British satellite operator BSkyB? Share your thoughts with us:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject
Twitter: @eolander | @stadenesque | @DMadrid_M

NTVUganda, an AfricaBroadcasting company in partnership with Outbox and African Media Initative (AMI) is looking for disruptive innovative digital ideas that improve the way; news is collected and disseminated, media engages with the audience & push for new production and revenue models in media.
For more news visit http://www.ntvuganda.co.ug
Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda
Like our FaceBook page http://www.facebook.com/NTVUganda

NTVUganda, an AfricaBroadcasting company in partnership with Outbox and African Media Initative (AMI) is looking for disruptive innovative digital ideas that improve the way; news is collected and disseminated, media engages with the audience & push for new production and revenue models in media.
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Catholic missionary produces film to keep African children in school

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Each day brings a new struggle in many places around Africa. The situation lived in Malawi is represented in a film titled "M\'Zhoteka." I...

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Each day brings a new struggle in many places around Africa. The situation lived in Malawi is represented in a film titled "M\'Zhoteka." Italian priest Federico Tartaglia spent nine years as a missionary in this country ravaged by AIDS and malaria. Since his return back to Italy he has relentlessly promoted another aspect: the will to keep moving forward. .
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Each day brings a new struggle in many places around Africa. The situation lived in Malawi is represented in a film titled "M\'Zhoteka." Italian priest Federico Tartaglia spent nine years as a missionary in this country ravaged by AIDS and malaria. Since his return back to Italy he has relentlessly promoted another aspect: the will to keep moving forward. .
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Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has cut the tape for the commencement of work for the first-ever ConcreteSleeper Plant in West Africa. The 80-million dollar Concrete Sleeper Plant can cast 416 moulds of sleepers a day. Vice President Dr. Bawumia said the plant which will save the country about 27-million dollars in foreign exchange annually will drive the government's railway sector development agenda which is already taking shape.

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has cut the tape for the commencement of work for the first-ever ConcreteSleeper Plant in West Africa. The 80-million dollar Concrete Sleeper Plant can cast 416 moulds of sleepers a day. Vice President Dr. Bawumia said the plant which will save the country about 27-million dollars in foreign exchange annually will drive the government's railway sector development agenda which is already taking shape.

Network, 28 January 2018

Question Time: CWU, BEMAWU vs SABC, 13 December 2017

Staff at the South African Broadcasting Corporation are set to down tools tomorrow, after wage talks broke down between unions and management. Workers union Bemawu informed members about the strike on Monday that it had given the SABC notice of its intention to strike. Bemawu is demanding a 10% increase, while the broadcaster is offering 4.5%, for the last six months of the financial year 2017/2018. The Communications Workers Union is reported to have also notified management of its plans to strike. It remains to be seen if the SABC will be able to cover the African National Congress' much-anticipated Elective Conference, that will start on Saturday. Part of BoardChairperson Bongumusa Makhathini's statement today says..."As you know, two applications for government guarantee have yielded ...

published: 13 Dec 2017

Newsroom, 18 September 2017

China's StarTimes is now one of Africa's most important media companies

The Beijing-based StarTimes Group is now one of Africa's most important media companies with 1.4 million subscribers across 30 countries. The pay TV company is leading the continent's transition from analog to digital television with some of the world's most affordable cable/satellite TV packages priced as low as $4 per month.
In the burgeoning Digital TV sector, StarTime is far and away the market leader. The company's reach covers 90 of the continent's population powered by 5,000 distributions and 3,000 convenience shops where consumers buy their services and pay monthly bills.
Unlike standard cable and satellite TV bundles in other regions of the world, you won't find CNN or other major Western channels on StarTimes' platform. In addition to dozens of local African channels, the...

published: 26 Aug 2017

Lux Radio Theater - Detectives Are Not Always Right (South African)

South Africa was somewhat late to enjoy commercial radio broadcasting, due mostly to the relative isolation of the nation. There had been broadcasting at the Africa’s southern tip beginning in 1923, and the government owned South African Broadcasting Company was formed by parliament in 1936. The SABC established services in all of the official languages of South Africa, although it was regularly accused of being a mouth-piece for the rulingNational Party, as well as furthering its Apartheid agenda.
In 1950, the SABC launched Springbok Radio as a commercial broadcasting service to supplement the public service broadcasts of its English and Afrikaans language networks. Springbok also generated cash for the radio service. Springbok was an incredibly successful commercial venture, and staye...

published: 28 Jan 2015

SABC briefs SCOPA on irregular expenditure

published: 17 May 2017

First Out of Africa The Totally Isolated Tribe of the Andaman Documentary Africa

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Anna Mwalagho - 04-23-09 Air date. Born and raised in Kenya, East Africa, Anna Mwalagho began performing professionally at the tender age of 8. She is a true remarkable renaissance woman, an internationally recognized actress, poet, dancer, singer/songwriter and storyteller. She has won numerous national awards in her native Kenya, where she performed on stage as well as on television and radio with the Kenya broadcasting corporation.
Internationally recognized as the Queen of spoken Afro beat also Mama Africa. She has captivated many with her blend of spoken word, African dance, music, acting, and storytelling into an electrifying one woman show. Her theatrical poetry inspires, evokes thought and entertains as well as educates all ages and races. Her music has a unique message from the...

Staff at the South African Broadcasting Corporation are set to down tools tomorrow, after wage talks broke down between unions and management. Workers union Bemawu informed members about the strike on Monday that it had given the SABC notice of its intention to strike. Bemawu is demanding a 10% increase, while the broadcaster is offering 4.5%, for the last six months of the financial year 2017/2018. The Communications Workers Union is reported to have also notified management of its plans to strike. It remains to be seen if the SABC will be able to cover the African National Congress' much-anticipated Elective Conference, that will start on Saturday. Part of BoardChairperson Bongumusa Makhathini's statement today says..."As you know, two applications for government guarantee have yielded nothing. Any increased salary offer will plunge the SABC into even deeper financial crisis than we already in". While respecting the right of workers to strike, he has also called on non-striking workers to keep the ship afloat.
For more news, visit: http://www.sabc.co.za/news

Staff at the South African Broadcasting Corporation are set to down tools tomorrow, after wage talks broke down between unions and management. Workers union Bemawu informed members about the strike on Monday that it had given the SABC notice of its intention to strike. Bemawu is demanding a 10% increase, while the broadcaster is offering 4.5%, for the last six months of the financial year 2017/2018. The Communications Workers Union is reported to have also notified management of its plans to strike. It remains to be seen if the SABC will be able to cover the African National Congress' much-anticipated Elective Conference, that will start on Saturday. Part of BoardChairperson Bongumusa Makhathini's statement today says..."As you know, two applications for government guarantee have yielded nothing. Any increased salary offer will plunge the SABC into even deeper financial crisis than we already in". While respecting the right of workers to strike, he has also called on non-striking workers to keep the ship afloat.
For more news, visit: http://www.sabc.co.za/news

China's StarTimes is now one of Africa's most important media companies

The Beijing-based StarTimes Group is now one of Africa's most important media companies with 1.4 million subscribers across 30 countries. The pay TV company is ...

The Beijing-based StarTimes Group is now one of Africa's most important media companies with 1.4 million subscribers across 30 countries. The pay TV company is leading the continent's transition from analog to digital television with some of the world's most affordable cable/satellite TV packages priced as low as $4 per month.
In the burgeoning Digital TV sector, StarTime is far and away the market leader. The company's reach covers 90 of the continent's population powered by 5,000 distributions and 3,000 convenience shops where consumers buy their services and pay monthly bills.
Unlike standard cable and satellite TV bundles in other regions of the world, you won't find CNN or other major Western channels on StarTimes' platform. In addition to dozens of local African channels, there is a wide selection of Chinese news, entertainment and sports programming.
Although StarTimes is technically a private company with no official government affiliation, the pay TV operator is playing a vital role in China's soft power diplomacy agenda in Africa. “There’s a huge ideological element” to StarTimes’ African operations, said Dani Madrid-Morales, a doctoral fellow at the City University of Hong Kong who has researched the company. “It’s a huge effort to get Africans to understand China. Even the selection of TV shows is very carefully done. It’s very specific shows that showcase an urban China, a growing China, a noncontroversial view of China.”
In addition to broadcasting Chinese and African national channels, StarTimes is also producing more of its own content in local languages, including Swahili, from its new production facility in Nairobi.
Dani joins Eric & Cobus to discuss what's behind StarTimes' aggressive expansion in Africa and how the company plays a critical role in China's broader effort to influence African 'hearts & minds.'
Join the discussion? What do you think of the expansion of Chinese TV programming in Africa and the emerging dominance of a foreign-owned pay TV operator across Africa's pay TV sector? Is there any difference between what StarTimes is doing in Africa and the approach taken by the Australian-born, U.S. citizenRupert Murdoch who owns a controlling-stake in the British satellite operator BSkyB? Share your thoughts with us:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject
Twitter: @eolander | @stadenesque | @DMadrid_M

The Beijing-based StarTimes Group is now one of Africa's most important media companies with 1.4 million subscribers across 30 countries. The pay TV company is leading the continent's transition from analog to digital television with some of the world's most affordable cable/satellite TV packages priced as low as $4 per month.
In the burgeoning Digital TV sector, StarTime is far and away the market leader. The company's reach covers 90 of the continent's population powered by 5,000 distributions and 3,000 convenience shops where consumers buy their services and pay monthly bills.
Unlike standard cable and satellite TV bundles in other regions of the world, you won't find CNN or other major Western channels on StarTimes' platform. In addition to dozens of local African channels, there is a wide selection of Chinese news, entertainment and sports programming.
Although StarTimes is technically a private company with no official government affiliation, the pay TV operator is playing a vital role in China's soft power diplomacy agenda in Africa. “There’s a huge ideological element” to StarTimes’ African operations, said Dani Madrid-Morales, a doctoral fellow at the City University of Hong Kong who has researched the company. “It’s a huge effort to get Africans to understand China. Even the selection of TV shows is very carefully done. It’s very specific shows that showcase an urban China, a growing China, a noncontroversial view of China.”
In addition to broadcasting Chinese and African national channels, StarTimes is also producing more of its own content in local languages, including Swahili, from its new production facility in Nairobi.
Dani joins Eric & Cobus to discuss what's behind StarTimes' aggressive expansion in Africa and how the company plays a critical role in China's broader effort to influence African 'hearts & minds.'
Join the discussion? What do you think of the expansion of Chinese TV programming in Africa and the emerging dominance of a foreign-owned pay TV operator across Africa's pay TV sector? Is there any difference between what StarTimes is doing in Africa and the approach taken by the Australian-born, U.S. citizenRupert Murdoch who owns a controlling-stake in the British satellite operator BSkyB? Share your thoughts with us:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject
Twitter: @eolander | @stadenesque | @DMadrid_M

Lux Radio Theater - Detectives Are Not Always Right (South African)

South Africa was somewhat late to enjoy commercial radio broadcasting, due mostly to the relative isolation of the nation. There had been broadcasting at the Af...

South Africa was somewhat late to enjoy commercial radio broadcasting, due mostly to the relative isolation of the nation. There had been broadcasting at the Africa’s southern tip beginning in 1923, and the government owned South African Broadcasting Company was formed by parliament in 1936. The SABC established services in all of the official languages of South Africa, although it was regularly accused of being a mouth-piece for the rulingNational Party, as well as furthering its Apartheid agenda.
In 1950, the SABC launched Springbok Radio as a commercial broadcasting service to supplement the public service broadcasts of its English and Afrikaans language networks. Springbok also generated cash for the radio service. Springbok was an incredibly successful commercial venture, and stayed that way much longer than dramatic radio was profitable in other parts of the world. Lux Radio Theater was part of Springbok's line-up for all of the 35 years, except the last six months. Although the show had the same sponsor as the earlier American show, Lever Brothers, and the same name, it was a much different program. The Lux Theater for American ears began with adaptations of plays and later popular Hollywood movies. Whenever possible, the original movie stars would appear in the broadcast, which would be performed live in front of a live audience (as well as broadcast live, perhaps a strange experience for movie actors!)
The South African Lux Radio Theater was more wide ranging for its story sources. Popular plays from the British stage, as well as American, English, and Australian novels were adapted to the hour long format. In fact a number of the early shows were rebroadcasts of Australian programs. The South African version of Lux Theater, being produced later in time, also benefits from better production and recording technologies.
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South Africa was somewhat late to enjoy commercial radio broadcasting, due mostly to the relative isolation of the nation. There had been broadcasting at the Africa’s southern tip beginning in 1923, and the government owned South African Broadcasting Company was formed by parliament in 1936. The SABC established services in all of the official languages of South Africa, although it was regularly accused of being a mouth-piece for the rulingNational Party, as well as furthering its Apartheid agenda.
In 1950, the SABC launched Springbok Radio as a commercial broadcasting service to supplement the public service broadcasts of its English and Afrikaans language networks. Springbok also generated cash for the radio service. Springbok was an incredibly successful commercial venture, and stayed that way much longer than dramatic radio was profitable in other parts of the world. Lux Radio Theater was part of Springbok's line-up for all of the 35 years, except the last six months. Although the show had the same sponsor as the earlier American show, Lever Brothers, and the same name, it was a much different program. The Lux Theater for American ears began with adaptations of plays and later popular Hollywood movies. Whenever possible, the original movie stars would appear in the broadcast, which would be performed live in front of a live audience (as well as broadcast live, perhaps a strange experience for movie actors!)
The South African Lux Radio Theater was more wide ranging for its story sources. Popular plays from the British stage, as well as American, English, and Australian novels were adapted to the hour long format. In fact a number of the early shows were rebroadcasts of Australian programs. The South African version of Lux Theater, being produced later in time, also benefits from better production and recording technologies.
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Anna Mwalagho - 04-23-09 Air date. Born and raised in Kenya, East Africa, Anna Mwalagho began performing professionally at the tender age of 8. She is a true remarkable renaissance woman, an internationally recognized actress, poet, dancer, singer/songwriter and storyteller. She has won numerous national awards in her native Kenya, where she performed on stage as well as on television and radio with the Kenya broadcasting corporation.
Internationally recognized as the Queen of spoken Afro beat also Mama Africa. She has captivated many with her blend of spoken word, African dance, music, acting, and storytelling into an electrifying one woman show. Her theatrical poetry inspires, evokes thought and entertains as well as educates all ages and races. Her music has a unique message from the soul of the motherland. It tells the story of lifes rough but fulfilling journeys.
Since the launch of her career in the United States, Anna has become one of the most sought after African Spoken Word/Poetic Afro beat artist. She recently shared the stage with the international South AfricanJazz legend HUGH MASEKELA in Washington DC where she and her band were the featured opening act. She also had the chance to collaborate with another African musical legend OLIVER MTUKUDZI, as they performed her famous poem Flavored World during his US tour in 2006.
Not only has she entertained dignitaries such as NOBEL PRIZE winner Nobel LaureateMrs.Wangari Maathai, but she has graced the stages of high profile venues including: The Kennedy Center, The World Bank, US Army Material Command, UNAIDS, Americas 400TH Anniversary, US AfricaBusinessConference, Embassy of Kenya, Washington Convention Center, Zanzibar on the WaterFront and more. She has been featured on MHZ-TV, WHUR 96.3 FM, WETA 90.9, Voice of America and many more.
Anna Mwalagho also earned her Bachelor of Arts degree at Catholic University of Eastern Africa. With her company Mwalagho Productions, Anna takes her one woman show to scholastic institutions, organizations, civic groups, festivals and specials events, with an aim of educating, entertaining and uniting humanity.
She was recently appointed an Ambassador for peace by the Inter-Religious and International Federation for Peace. Her philosophy is Dance. Sing, laugh and truly love, as this is the joy of life and her debut CD surely attest to her philosophy.

Anna Mwalagho - 04-23-09 Air date. Born and raised in Kenya, East Africa, Anna Mwalagho began performing professionally at the tender age of 8. She is a true remarkable renaissance woman, an internationally recognized actress, poet, dancer, singer/songwriter and storyteller. She has won numerous national awards in her native Kenya, where she performed on stage as well as on television and radio with the Kenya broadcasting corporation.
Internationally recognized as the Queen of spoken Afro beat also Mama Africa. She has captivated many with her blend of spoken word, African dance, music, acting, and storytelling into an electrifying one woman show. Her theatrical poetry inspires, evokes thought and entertains as well as educates all ages and races. Her music has a unique message from the soul of the motherland. It tells the story of lifes rough but fulfilling journeys.
Since the launch of her career in the United States, Anna has become one of the most sought after African Spoken Word/Poetic Afro beat artist. She recently shared the stage with the international South AfricanJazz legend HUGH MASEKELA in Washington DC where she and her band were the featured opening act. She also had the chance to collaborate with another African musical legend OLIVER MTUKUDZI, as they performed her famous poem Flavored World during his US tour in 2006.
Not only has she entertained dignitaries such as NOBEL PRIZE winner Nobel LaureateMrs.Wangari Maathai, but she has graced the stages of high profile venues including: The Kennedy Center, The World Bank, US Army Material Command, UNAIDS, Americas 400TH Anniversary, US AfricaBusinessConference, Embassy of Kenya, Washington Convention Center, Zanzibar on the WaterFront and more. She has been featured on MHZ-TV, WHUR 96.3 FM, WETA 90.9, Voice of America and many more.
Anna Mwalagho also earned her Bachelor of Arts degree at Catholic University of Eastern Africa. With her company Mwalagho Productions, Anna takes her one woman show to scholastic institutions, organizations, civic groups, festivals and specials events, with an aim of educating, entertaining and uniting humanity.
She was recently appointed an Ambassador for peace by the Inter-Religious and International Federation for Peace. Her philosophy is Dance. Sing, laugh and truly love, as this is the joy of life and her debut CD surely attest to her philosophy.

Question Time: CWU, BEMAWU vs SABC, 13 December 2017

Staff at the South African Broadcasting Corporation are set to down tools tomorrow, after wage talks broke down between unions and management. Workers union Bemawu informed members about the strike on Monday that it had given the SABC notice of its intention to strike. Bemawu is demanding a 10% increase, while the broadcaster is offering 4.5%, for the last six months of the financial year 2017/2018. The Communications Workers Union is reported to have also notified management of its plans to strike. It remains to be seen if the SABC will be able to cover the African National Congress' much-anticipated Elective Conference, that will start on Saturday. Part of BoardChairperson Bongumusa Makhathini's statement today says..."As you know, two applications for government guarantee have yielded nothing. Any increased salary offer will plunge the SABC into even deeper financial crisis than we already in". While respecting the right of workers to strike, he has also called on non-striking workers to keep the ship afloat.
For more news, visit: http://www.sabc.co.za/news

South Africa's SABC radio introduces 90% local music quota

Local artists and musicians in South Africa have embraced the SABC's new music quota. The public broadcaster has effected a policy that will ensure that 90% local music is played across its 18 radio stations. CCTV's Yolisa Njamela has more.

34:19

China's StarTimes is now one of Africa's most important media companies

The Beijing-based StarTimes Group is now one of Africa's most important media companies wi...

China's StarTimes is now one of Africa's most important media companies

The Beijing-based StarTimes Group is now one of Africa's most important media companies with 1.4 million subscribers across 30 countries. The pay TV company is leading the continent's transition from analog to digital television with some of the world's most affordable cable/satellite TV packages priced as low as $4 per month.
In the burgeoning Digital TV sector, StarTime is far and away the market leader. The company's reach covers 90 of the continent's population powered by 5,000 distributions and 3,000 convenience shops where consumers buy their services and pay monthly bills.
Unlike standard cable and satellite TV bundles in other regions of the world, you won't find CNN or other major Western channels on StarTimes' platform. In addition to dozens of local African channels, there is a wide selection of Chinese news, entertainment and sports programming.
Although StarTimes is technically a private company with no official government affiliation, the pay TV operator is playing a vital role in China's soft power diplomacy agenda in Africa. “There’s a huge ideological element” to StarTimes’ African operations, said Dani Madrid-Morales, a doctoral fellow at the City University of Hong Kong who has researched the company. “It’s a huge effort to get Africans to understand China. Even the selection of TV shows is very carefully done. It’s very specific shows that showcase an urban China, a growing China, a noncontroversial view of China.”
In addition to broadcasting Chinese and African national channels, StarTimes is also producing more of its own content in local languages, including Swahili, from its new production facility in Nairobi.
Dani joins Eric & Cobus to discuss what's behind StarTimes' aggressive expansion in Africa and how the company plays a critical role in China's broader effort to influence African 'hearts & minds.'
Join the discussion? What do you think of the expansion of Chinese TV programming in Africa and the emerging dominance of a foreign-owned pay TV operator across Africa's pay TV sector? Is there any difference between what StarTimes is doing in Africa and the approach taken by the Australian-born, U.S. citizenRupert Murdoch who owns a controlling-stake in the British satellite operator BSkyB? Share your thoughts with us:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject
Twitter: @eolander | @stadenesque | @DMadrid_M

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StarLink live on South Africa National Broadcasting Company

Wayne Donnelly, Country Manager - StarLink South Africa, was interviewed live on NewsRoom ...

Catholic missionary produces film to keep African children in school

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Each day brings a new struggle in many places around Africa. The situation lived in Malawi is represented in a film titled "M\'Zhoteka." Italian priest Federico Tartaglia spent nine years as a missionary in this country ravaged by AIDS and malaria. Since his return back to Italy he has relentlessly promoted another aspect: the will to keep moving forward. .
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First-ever concrete Sleeper Plant in West Africa inaugurated in Ghana

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has cut the tape for the commencement of work for the first-ever ConcreteSleeper Plant in West Africa. The 80-million dollar Concrete Sleeper Plant can cast 416 moulds of sleepers a day. Vice President Dr. Bawumia said the plant which will save the country about 27-million dollars in foreign exchange annually will drive the government's railway sector development agenda which is already taking shape.

6:59

Haiti will officially become a full member of the African Union

The Caribbean state of Haiti will officially become a member of the African Union come the...

Question Time: CWU, BEMAWU vs SABC, 13 December 2017

Staff at the South African Broadcasting Corporation are set to down tools tomorrow, after wage talks broke down between unions and management. Workers union Bemawu informed members about the strike on Monday that it had given the SABC notice of its intention to strike. Bemawu is demanding a 10% increase, while the broadcaster is offering 4.5%, for the last six months of the financial year 2017/2018. The Communications Workers Union is reported to have also notified management of its plans to strike. It remains to be seen if the SABC will be able to cover the African National Congress' much-anticipated Elective Conference, that will start on Saturday. Part of BoardChairperson Bongumusa Makhathini's statement today says..."As you know, two applications for government guarantee have yielded nothing. Any increased salary offer will plunge the SABC into even deeper financial crisis than we already in". While respecting the right of workers to strike, he has also called on non-striking workers to keep the ship afloat.
For more news, visit: http://www.sabc.co.za/news

China's StarTimes is now one of Africa's most important media companies

The Beijing-based StarTimes Group is now one of Africa's most important media companies with 1.4 million subscribers across 30 countries. The pay TV company is leading the continent's transition from analog to digital television with some of the world's most affordable cable/satellite TV packages priced as low as $4 per month.
In the burgeoning Digital TV sector, StarTime is far and away the market leader. The company's reach covers 90 of the continent's population powered by 5,000 distributions and 3,000 convenience shops where consumers buy their services and pay monthly bills.
Unlike standard cable and satellite TV bundles in other regions of the world, you won't find CNN or other major Western channels on StarTimes' platform. In addition to dozens of local African channels, there is a wide selection of Chinese news, entertainment and sports programming.
Although StarTimes is technically a private company with no official government affiliation, the pay TV operator is playing a vital role in China's soft power diplomacy agenda in Africa. “There’s a huge ideological element” to StarTimes’ African operations, said Dani Madrid-Morales, a doctoral fellow at the City University of Hong Kong who has researched the company. “It’s a huge effort to get Africans to understand China. Even the selection of TV shows is very carefully done. It’s very specific shows that showcase an urban China, a growing China, a noncontroversial view of China.”
In addition to broadcasting Chinese and African national channels, StarTimes is also producing more of its own content in local languages, including Swahili, from its new production facility in Nairobi.
Dani joins Eric & Cobus to discuss what's behind StarTimes' aggressive expansion in Africa and how the company plays a critical role in China's broader effort to influence African 'hearts & minds.'
Join the discussion? What do you think of the expansion of Chinese TV programming in Africa and the emerging dominance of a foreign-owned pay TV operator across Africa's pay TV sector? Is there any difference between what StarTimes is doing in Africa and the approach taken by the Australian-born, U.S. citizenRupert Murdoch who owns a controlling-stake in the British satellite operator BSkyB? Share your thoughts with us:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject
Twitter: @eolander | @stadenesque | @DMadrid_M

52:03

Lux Radio Theater - Detectives Are Not Always Right (South African)

South Africa was somewhat late to enjoy commercial radio broadcasting, due mostly to the r...

Lux Radio Theater - Detectives Are Not Always Right (South African)

South Africa was somewhat late to enjoy commercial radio broadcasting, due mostly to the relative isolation of the nation. There had been broadcasting at the Africa’s southern tip beginning in 1923, and the government owned South African Broadcasting Company was formed by parliament in 1936. The SABC established services in all of the official languages of South Africa, although it was regularly accused of being a mouth-piece for the rulingNational Party, as well as furthering its Apartheid agenda.
In 1950, the SABC launched Springbok Radio as a commercial broadcasting service to supplement the public service broadcasts of its English and Afrikaans language networks. Springbok also generated cash for the radio service. Springbok was an incredibly successful commercial venture, and stayed that way much longer than dramatic radio was profitable in other parts of the world. Lux Radio Theater was part of Springbok's line-up for all of the 35 years, except the last six months. Although the show had the same sponsor as the earlier American show, Lever Brothers, and the same name, it was a much different program. The Lux Theater for American ears began with adaptations of plays and later popular Hollywood movies. Whenever possible, the original movie stars would appear in the broadcast, which would be performed live in front of a live audience (as well as broadcast live, perhaps a strange experience for movie actors!)
The South African Lux Radio Theater was more wide ranging for its story sources. Popular plays from the British stage, as well as American, English, and Australian novels were adapted to the hour long format. In fact a number of the early shows were rebroadcasts of Australian programs. The South African version of Lux Theater, being produced later in time, also benefits from better production and recording technologies.
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Anna Mwalagho 04 23 09 You Tube Compression

Anna Mwalagho - 04-23-09 Air date. Born and raised in Kenya, East Africa, Anna Mwalagho began performing professionally at the tender age of 8. She is a true remarkable renaissance woman, an internationally recognized actress, poet, dancer, singer/songwriter and storyteller. She has won numerous national awards in her native Kenya, where she performed on stage as well as on television and radio with the Kenya broadcasting corporation.
Internationally recognized as the Queen of spoken Afro beat also Mama Africa. She has captivated many with her blend of spoken word, African dance, music, acting, and storytelling into an electrifying one woman show. Her theatrical poetry inspires, evokes thought and entertains as well as educates all ages and races. Her music has a unique message from the soul of the motherland. It tells the story of lifes rough but fulfilling journeys.
Since the launch of her career in the United States, Anna has become one of the most sought after African Spoken Word/Poetic Afro beat artist. She recently shared the stage with the international South AfricanJazz legend HUGH MASEKELA in Washington DC where she and her band were the featured opening act. She also had the chance to collaborate with another African musical legend OLIVER MTUKUDZI, as they performed her famous poem Flavored World during his US tour in 2006.
Not only has she entertained dignitaries such as NOBEL PRIZE winner Nobel LaureateMrs.Wangari Maathai, but she has graced the stages of high profile venues including: The Kennedy Center, The World Bank, US Army Material Command, UNAIDS, Americas 400TH Anniversary, US AfricaBusinessConference, Embassy of Kenya, Washington Convention Center, Zanzibar on the WaterFront and more. She has been featured on MHZ-TV, WHUR 96.3 FM, WETA 90.9, Voice of America and many more.
Anna Mwalagho also earned her Bachelor of Arts degree at Catholic University of Eastern Africa. With her company Mwalagho Productions, Anna takes her one woman show to scholastic institutions, organizations, civic groups, festivals and specials events, with an aim of educating, entertaining and uniting humanity.
She was recently appointed an Ambassador for peace by the Inter-Religious and International Federation for Peace. Her philosophy is Dance. Sing, laugh and truly love, as this is the joy of life and her debut CD surely attest to her philosophy.

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1963 H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie I Meet The Press Interview NY

Produced by Lawrence E. Spivak, 1900-1994, National Broadcasting Company (NBC), in Meet th...

ALIKO DANGOTE, BAD CORRUPT LEADERS ARE KILLING US ...

Agenda 2063: The Way forward For Africa’s Accelera...

It turns out that a theory explaining how we might detect parallel universes and prediction for the end of the world was proposed and completed by physicist Stephen Hawking shortly before he died ... &nbsp;. According to reports, the work predicts that the universe would eventually end when stars run out of energy ... ....

In another blow to the Trump administration Monday, the US Supreme Court decided Arizona must continue to issue state driver’s licenses to so-called Dreamer immigrants and refused to hear an effort by the state to challenge the Obama-era program that protects hundreds of thousands of young adults brought into the country illegally as children, Reuters reported ... – WN.com. Jack Durschlag....

An explosion on Sunday night in Austin shared "similarities" with three bombs that went off in the Texas capital earlier this month and authorities were warning on Monday that they are dealing with a serial bomber who is targeting the city, according to the Washington Post... “So we’ve definitely seen a change in the method that this suspect … is using.” ... “And we assure you that we are listening ... -WN.com, Maureen Foody....

"Some incredibly sad news out of Arizona... Bloomberg said that many experts have been wary of pedestrian deaths becoming more likely as companies started to roll out pilot programs.&nbsp; ... Recently, the California Department of Motor Vehicles made Uber pull the cars from the road after a self-driving car ran a red light in San Francisco, where the company was operating without regulatory approval. ... -WN.com, Maureen Foody....

A panel of federal judges dismissed the Republican lawsuit challenging a new congressional map that was imposed by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, ending one of two challenges to the map on Monday, according to The Inquirer. The judge's decision said that the Republican lawmakers who brought the challenge did not have legal standing to do so and that the case is inappropriate for the court to take up at this time ...ChiefU.S....

NEW YORK, March 19- U.S. film and TV studio The Weinstein Company plans to file for bankruptcy in Delaware as soon as Monday night with an offer for the company in hand from private equity firm LanternCapital, a person familiar with the matter said. The Weinstein Company has been looking for a buyer since its ex-chairman Harvey Weinstein was accused of sexual... ....

NEW YORK — Facebook plunged to its worst loss in four years Monday and led a rout in technology companies... Investors wondered if companies like Facebook and Alphabet will face tighter regulation as a result....

Proof that the BBC forced stars to set up tax-avoidance companies or risk losing work will be revealed by MPs today ... unless she has a personal service company (PSC) ... Proof that the BBC forced stars to set up tax-avoidance companies or risk losing work will be revealed by MPs today....

Rocket Internet, the parent company of Jumia, a popular only shopping platform in Nigeria, is reportedly considering withdrawing its investment from the online retail store. According to a Reuters, which cited insider sources, the German start-up investor is exploring a stock market listing of Jumia ... Visit the site and log in/register to read. The post Jumia’s major investor seeking exist from company appeared first on BusinessDay ... ....

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Facebook’s security chief AlexStamos is expected to leave the company for disagreements on the company’s disclosure policy to combat the spread of disinformation, US media reported ... ....

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. film and TV studio The Weinstein Company plans to file for bankruptcy in Delaware as soon as Monday night with an offer for the company in hand from private equity firm LanternCapital, a person familiar with the matter said ... ....

The issue is whether these independent companies are really independent at all — or just “serfs” of a small group of much larger billion-dollar poultry companies that dominate the industry ... They are contracted to grow the birds that are furnished on consignment by large poultry companies from chick to slaughter....

Chicago Public Schools leaders are poised to finally block a politically connected bus company from being eligible to do business again with CPS — years after the firm was first accused of over-billing the schools ... The ChicagoBoard of Education is scheduled to vote on the company’s debarment on Wednesday ... It was all the way back in 2014 when CPS officials first alleged that Jewel’s was caught over-charging them and fired the company....

Sunday night's fatal crash in Arizona involving a self-driving UberSUV could leave the ridesharing company vulnerable to criminal charges under new rules enacted earlier this month by the state's governor ... ....